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Is it safe to travel to Greece? Athens shuts Acropolis amid heatwave

Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis.

Nature

Cats outnumber humans on this dreamy Japanese island

There are 100 cats in Tashirojima and only 50 humans.

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Mount Fuji view blocked by black screen to deter tourists

The town of Kawaguchiko has seen an influx of tourists, all vying for the perfect shot of Mount Fuji. Now local officials say enough is enough.

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Venice entry fee: Here's when and how much you'll have to pay in 2024

Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends.

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Barcelona bus route wiped from Google Maps to deter tourist crowds

The number 116 stops at Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction after the Sagrada Familia church.

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Tourist tax: Lake Como plans introduction of Venice-style entry fee

This Italian lakeside city wants to impose a daily visitor fee.

Climate

Tourists targeted by water restrictions in drought-hit Barcelona

Water restrictions have been proposed for tourists in Catalonia - but swimming pools are being spared.

Destinations

Malaga’s new €1.6 million gorge walk promises stunning views

The Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo will let you see Ronda’s iconic gorge from a new perspective.

Experiences

From Procida to Antiparos: Crowd-free honeymoon destinations in Europe

Want to honeymoon away from the crowds? Head to these lesser known European destinations.

Experiences

Here’s how you can use TikTok to plan your next holiday

With over one billion active users TikTok has a bit of something for everyone and young travellers are taking advantage to get insider advice and recommendations for their holidays.

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You’ll soon have to pay to see one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks

The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Spain in its architecture and ceramics.

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Eiffel Tower: What visitors need to know about strikes and closures

Striking employees have caused the Parisian monument to shut for four days so far this week.

Slovenia

Five people trapped in Slovenia cave since Saturday rescued

The rescue by a team of six divers became possible when subterranean water in the cave system subsided.

Destinations

Europe's strangest tourist rules in 2023

Tourists faced fines for playing music too loudly and taking selfies.

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Major French tourist attraction evacuated after bomb threat

The incident happened at 10.30am this morning.

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Bedbug hoax aims to drive tourists out of Athens apartments

Fed up with holiday apartments driving up rent, locals in Athens have put up fraudulent bedbug evacuation notices.

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Polish street cat beloved by tourists rehomed after too many treats

Gacek the cat first rose to fame in 2020 after being featured in a video that has since amassed over five million views.

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These visas offer the lowest fees and longest stays for digital nomads

UNWTO says more than half of global destinations now offer digital nomad visas.

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Is this ‘leaning tower’ in Italy at risk of collapsing?

Italy’s government has criticised the local council for not taking proper care of the structure.

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Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September.